W505+Control+of+Hazardous+Substances

Controlof Hazardous Substances
International Module W505
Intermediate Level

Course aims
Describe how exposure to hazardous substances arises in the workplace
Build on knowledge of the methodologies and technologies available to control exposures and reduce risks to health

You will learn to
Select control strategies and optimize control solutions for airborne contaminants
Recognize the range of approaches to risk reduction embodied in the hierarchy of control and select appropriate strategies for implementation
Describe the meaning of “adequate control” particularly for personal exposures; weigh design considerations in the workplace, process, and plant, as a means of reducing occupational exposures

You will also learn to
Describe the elements of a local exhaust ventilation system, recognize typical installations, know how to carry out the measurements to assess effectiveness and whether operating to the design specification;
Recognize the limitations of local exhaust hoods and enclosures and the means to optimize their effectiveness

And you will learn to
Further develop your knowledge of how personal protective equipment programmes may be used effectively
Recognize the impact that control measures may have on other workplace hazards and understand how to take a holistic approach to the design of control solutions

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